Podcast Episodes

Name That Tone

Episode 31

Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the relationship between tonal languages and musical acuity.

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12 years, 8 months ago

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Name That Tone

Episode 31

How tonal languages such as Cantonese might give would-be musicians a leg up.

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12 years, 8 months ago

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Eject at High Altitude

Episode 30

Mike Vuolo talks with an anthropological linguist about the influence geography might have on speech.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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Eject at High Altitude

Episode 30

The uncanny correlation between altitude and language development with Caleb Everett.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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30 Million By Four

Episode 29

How to raise verbal children: Why talking to your kids is one of the most important investments you can make in their future.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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30 Million By Four

Episode 29

Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the importance of talking to your child.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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A Brief History of Swearing

Episode 28

Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss curse words old and new with author Melissa Mohr. Show notes at slate.com/lexiconvalley.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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A Brief History of Swearing

Episode 28

On profanity and obscenity with author Melissa Mohr.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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Accentuate the Positive

Episode 27

Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the seemingly paradoxical phrase "yeah-no."

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12 years, 9 months ago

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Accentuate the Positive

Episode 27

Yeah, no: On the seemingly paradoxical phrase and its hidden logic.

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12 years, 9 months ago

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